Pest Control Farms?

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Does anyone know any places (farms, livestock places, homes) in central Minnesota that need help getting rid of pests? I really want to start a Youtube channel for pest control, but I have no idea how to go about finding people/farmers/owners who allow or need help with such. Now, I can just shoot for fun, doesn't have to be for Youtube. I love those videos of airgunning for rats, ground squirrels, groundhogs, or anything that crawls that drives the farmers nuts.

Any ideas?
 
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Absolutely don't wait. If your interested in shooting rats, pigeons, sparrows, and starlings, winter is the time. When I lived up north, I used a low power pcp inside the barns at my sister's farm. Winter was the time when the rats are in the feed, and the birds are looking for warmth in the hay loft.
 
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Visiting local feed stores and posting a flyer up has worked for us in the past. I typically will even stop and talk to anyone I see working out front of the property. When you get one farm the rest are easy because you will now have credibility, usually a happy farmer will have neighbors with the same issues. The key is to focus on safety, I tend to stick with appropriate calibers and stay away from using slugs.... especially on birds. The liability of causing damage is far to great and I've always tried passing that advice.
 
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yeah, thats what id want .. somebody thats clueless about farms around my animals and equipment shooting stuff up and getting the bull after them haha .. im sure somebody will bite though, theres one born every minute as they say lol .. you dont have to kill stuff to make good videos, im serious ... id say most those people have the inside line from friends or family ..
 
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dizzums said:
yeah, thats what id want .. somebody thats clueless about farms around my animals and equipment shooting stuff up and getting the bull after them haha .. im sure somebody will bite though, theres one born every minute as they say lol .. you dont have to kill stuff to make good videos, im serious ... id say most those people have the inside line from friends or family ..
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I figured it went without saying, but in case it isn't clear "don't be clueless" is always good advice.
 
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I advise doing a Google search for local farms and dairies, then stopping to speak directly with the owners. Above all be polite and respectful. We always ask about any areas of the farm that might be off limits, emphasize that we clean up what we shoot (where possible), and that we do not risk any shots that might endanger property, people or livestock. It's also a good idea to have a gun in your car, offer to let the owner see it and shoot it. We always stop at the office, or text ahead, to advise that we will be on the property and for how long. So far that has worked rather well us.
Once you get a permission; the occasional gift to show your gratitude for being allowed to shoot there (doughnuts are good) goes a long way.

The majority of owners I've dealt with would likely balk at being asked to sign a form.
 
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JEFROX said:
A written permission is always good to have if you're hunting in someone else's land. But, of course, you can't force them to sign if they don't want to.

You said "would likely balk." Are you assuming that they won't sign? Have you asked?
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No, I haven't asked. My assumption is based on the fact that most of the owners I've dealt with were already apprehensive and recognize that they are the one taking a risk. Of course, I could be wrong...
 
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